The Baltimore Ravens already have enough established talent to construct one of the NFL's best secondaries. Chandler Rivers could be the player who raises the unit's ceiling even higher. Rivers is not expected to replace Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Kyle Hamilton or Malaki Starks in the starting lineup. The fifth-round rookie can still become an important part of Baltimore's defense by providing dependable coverage when the Ravens use additional defensive backs.
According to Pro Football Hall of Fame International Ambassador Steve Flack, citing Pro Football Focus, Rivers has played 40 coverage snaps during the preseason. He has been targeted six times, allowing two receptions and a 42.4 passer rating.
The sample remains small, but the early efficiency as a pro is difficult to ignore.
CHANDLER RIVERS, Ravens DB
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Rivers has stayed connected to receivers through their routes, closed quickly at the catch point, and demonstrated the physicality required to finish plays and potentially carve out a role. He also allowed only six receiving yards on five targets during Baltimore's preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

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